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Thoughtful Graphic Design for Brands That Want to Communicate Clearly

Design that balances creativity, clarity, and strategic insight.

White Space Design helps businesses create refined visual communication through branding, marketing design, publication layout, and large-format design — crafted with intention and attention to detail.

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My Work

I work with businesses to create branding, marketing materials, and publications that connect with their audience and support their goals. My work is influenced by a deep appreciation for form, balance, and organic movement — principles that also shape my personal art practice.

Branding & Identity Design

Logo design, visual identity and brand systems

Social Media

Social media posts, carousels and story designs

Books

Annual reports, prospectuses, journals and magazines

OOH and Large Format Design

Billboards, vehicle branding and outdoor media

Presentation & Document Design

PowerPoint templates and branded documents

Brochures and Booklets

Corporate brochures, menus and info booklets

Print Ads

Magazine editorials, posters and print advertisements

Flyers and Pamphlets

Promotional flyers and printed handouts

Packaging

Product labels and packaging design

Email Marketing

Newsletter and email campaign designs

Illustration & Custom Art

Custom illustrations and infographic design

Services

From brand identity to large format print, here is how I can help your project

Branding & Identity Design

Logo design; Brand identity packages; Business cards & stationery; Rebranding

Marketing & Advertising Design

Social media graphics; Digital ads; Print ads; Out-of-Home (OOH) Advertising; Environmental / Spatial Branding; Large-Format Advertising; Email marketing design

Web & Digital Design

Website layout and UI design; App interface design (UI/UX); Icons and illustrations

Print & Publication Design

Brochures, catalogs, and magazines; Books and eBooks; Packaging design

Presentation & Document Design

Pitch decks and PowerPoint templates; Reports and proposals; Infographics

Multimedia & Motion Graphics

Animated social media posts or logo reveals; Short explainer videos; Video titles and lower thirds

About Me

Hi, I'm Kobie, a graphic designer with over 15+ years of experience creating thoughtful visual communication. My work is guided by a belief in balance and harmony — bringing together layout, typography and imagery to create designs that feel clear, intentional, and impactful..

Outside of design, I enjoy illustration, painting, reading, and staying active — all of which continue to influence my creative perspective and appreciation for balance and form.

Professional Experience

Over a decade of professional design experience across in-house studios, agencies and print production environments.

  • Design for social media, marketing campaigns, and publications (print & digital)
  • Development and maintenance of corporate identity across multiple brands
  • Signage and environmental design

  • Led design output for head office and 12 national campuses
  • Managed and evolved corporate identity across all platforms
  • Designed marketing and advertising material (print, digital, and OOH)
  • Worked closely within the marketing team on campaigns and strategy

  • Designed large-scale publications including annual reports
  • Created marketing and advertising materials across print and digital
  • Developed brand identity elements and corporate collateral

  • Designed and prepared artwork for print and large-format production
  • Worked on signage, billboards, vehicle branding, and packaging
  • Took projects from concept through to final production
  • Liaised directly with clients to ensure quality and consistency

  • Developed corporate identities and brand collateral
  • Designed publications and marketing materials
  • Managed projects from concept to completion

  • Part of a communication and media team within a large organisation
  • Managed and developed the organisation's corporate identity
  • Designed and laid out a bi-monthly printed magazine
  • Produced a range of additional print and media materials

Skills

A versatile skill set spanning branding, print, digital and motion design

Branding & Identity Design

Pro

Logo design, brand identity packages, stationery, style guides and rebranding for businesses of all sizes.

Marketing & Advertising Design

Pro

Social media graphics, digital and print ads, OOH, environmental branding and email marketing campaigns.

Print & Publication Design

Expert

Brochures, magazines, books, eBooks and packaging — crafted with strong layout and typographic precision.

Presentation & Document Design

Pro

Branded pitch decks, PowerPoint templates, reports, proposals and data-driven infographic layouts.

Web & Digital Design

Strong

Website layouts, UI/UX app screens, icons and custom illustrations for web and digital platforms.

Multimedia & Motion Graphics

Strong

Animated social posts, logo reveals, branded video titles and lower thirds.

Toolbox

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Figma

I am a detail-oriented designer with a strong focus on layout, balance, and visual harmony. Experienced across both conceptual and production-level design, with the ability to translate ideas into clear, effective visual communication. Reliable, adaptable, and always deadline-driven.

Testimonials

What clients have to say about working together

Adele Mynhardt

Owner of The OneWeigh Group

"I've had the absolute pleasure of working with Kobie for several years now, and she has been an integral part of my business journey through multiple brand evolutions and new ventures. What truly sets her apart is her ability to understand my vision almost instantly. I can explain a concept or idea, and it's as if she already knows exactly what I'm thinking — she brings it to life with precision and creativity every single time. I can wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a designer who not only delivers beautiful work but truly understands your vision and becomes part of your brand journey."

Laricia Smit

Events & Marketing Specialist

"Working with Kobie for Unicke has been an absolute pleasure. She assisted us with paid social media campaigns and promotional posters, and from the start she understood the look and feel of our brand perfectly. Every design she created felt aligned with our existing style while still bringing fresh and creative ideas to the table. Kobie is also incredibly easy to work with — communication was always clear, deadlines were met, and she was always willing to make adjustments where needed. We would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a creative, reliable designer who truly understands how to bring a brand to life visually."

Petrus Erasmus

Co-Owner of Vectron Trading and HoHema Loans

"Working with Kobie from White Space Design has been such a positive experience for us across both Vectron Trading and Ho Hema Loans. She took our ideas and turned them into branding that looked professional, modern, and completely suited to each business. Kobie is reliable and efficient — communication was always clear, timelines were well met. We've received many compliments on the branding she created for us, and we would gladly recommend her to anyone looking for someone creative, professional, and easy to work with."

Carien Oosthuizen

Director and Owner of Inside Out Interior Design and Decor

"Kobie at Whitespace Design has helped me on a number of branding projects, including CTU Recruits, The Pink Laser Bar, and Inside Out Interior Design and Decor. She is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is approachable, talented, creative, and brings very good design advice to the table, especially around proportion, balance and brand look and feel. I have loved every project we have done together and would gladly recommend her to anyone looking for strong creative work."

Wayne Swart

Owner of Geekabit

"Working with Kobie has been a great experience for both us and our clients at Geekabit. She assisted us with the design of animated and video adverts for various businesses advertising on our digital screens at local gyms and spas. Kobie is easy to work with, communicates clearly, and consistently delivers quality work on time. Our clients were very happy with the final results, and it made the whole process smooth and stress-free from start to finish. We would gladly recommend Kobie to anyone looking for a reliable and creative designer who truly cares about the quality of her work."

Let's Start a Conversation

I am looking forward to working with you on branding, marketing and design that will connect with your audience and complement your business goals.